Sunny (novel)

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Sunny
AuthorJason Reynolds
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesTrack
PublishedApril 10, 2018
PublisherAtheneum Books
Media typePrint (paperback, hardcover), Audio
ISBN9781481450218
Preceded byGhost, Patina 
Followed byLu (novel) 

Sunny is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published April 10, 2018, by Atheneum. It is the third book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by Ghost (2016), Patina (2017), and followed by Lu (2018).

Reception[edit]

Sunny received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews[1] and Booklist.[2] Booklist wrote, "Reynolds is on a run almost unparalleled in YA, and this standout series will continue to be in demand."[2] They further indicated that "this series continues to provide beautiful opportunities for discussion about viewpoint, privilege, loss, diversity of experience, and exactly how much we don’t know about those around us."[2] Kirkus called the it "another literary pacesetter that will leave Reynolds’ readers wanting more."[1]

The Horn Book also provided a positive review.[3]

Sunny is a Junior Library Guild book.[3]

Awards for Lu
Year Award Result Ref.
2018 Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth Selection [4]
Booklist's Best Sports Books for Youth Top 10 [5]
2019 CCBC Choices Choice: Fiction for Children Selection [3]
YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Top 10 [6]
YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Top 10 [7][8]
ALSC's Notable Children's Recordings Selection [9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Sunny". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  2. ^ a b c Worthington, Becca (2018-05-01). "Sunny". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  3. ^ a b c "Sunny by Jason Reynolds". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  4. ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  5. ^ Hunter, Sarah (2018-09-01). "Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: 2018". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  6. ^ "2019 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  7. ^ "2019 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  8. ^ Lam, Anna (2019-01-22). "YALSA announces 2019 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  9. ^ "2019 Notable Children's Recordings". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2022-01-09.